Apps seeking theories: results of a study on the use of health behavior change theories in cancer survivorship mobile apps.

abstract：BACKGROUND:99DOTS is a cell phone-based strategy for monitoring tuberculosis (TB) medication adherence that has been rolled out to more than 150,000 patients in India's public health sector. A considerable proportion of patients stop using 99DOTS during therapy. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to understand reasons for vari...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Thomas BE,Kumar JV,Onongaya C,Bhatt SN,Galivanche A,Periyasamy M,Chiranjeevi M,Khandewale AS,Ramachandran G,Shah D,Haberer JE,Mayer KH,Subbaraman R

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most adults do not engage in sufficient physical activity to maintain good health. Smartphone apps are increasingly used to support physical activity but typically focus on tracking behaviors with no support for the complex process of behavior change. Tracking features do not engage all users, and apps could...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Nurmi J,Knittle K,Ginchev T,Khattak F,Helf C,Zwickl P,Castellano-Tejedor C,Lusilla-Palacios P,Costa-Requena J,Ravaja N,Haukkala A

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The smoking relapse rate during the first 12 months after pregnancy is around 80% in the United States. Delivering remote smoking cessation interventions to women in the postpartum period can reduce the burden associated with frequent office visits and can enable remote communication and support. Developing ...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Valencia S,Callinan L,Shic F,Smith M

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A voice assistant (VA) is inanimate audio-interfaced software augmented with artificial intelligence, capable of 2-way dialogue, and increasingly used to access health care advice. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common perinatal mood disorder with an annual estimated cost of $14.2 billion. Only a small per...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Yang S,Lee J,Sezgin E,Bridge J,Lin S

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mobile health (mHealth) is currently among the supporting elements that may contribute to an improvement in health markers by helping people adopt healthier lifestyles. mHealth interventions have been widely reported to achieve greater weight loss than other approaches, but their effect on body composition r...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Lugones-Sanchez C,Sanchez-Calavera MA,Repiso-Gento I,Adalia EG,Ramirez-Manent JI,Agudo-Conde C,Rodriguez-Sanchez E,Gomez-Marcos MA,Recio-Rodriguez JI,Garcia-Ortiz L,EVIDENT 3 Investigators.

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Communication technologies can play a significant role in decreasing communication inequalities and cancer disparities by promoting cancer control and enhancing population and individual health. Studies have shown that technology, such as the mobile phone short message service (SMS) or text messaging, can be...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Schoenberger YM,Phillips J,Mohiuddin MO,McNees P,Scarinci I

更新日期：2013-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 70% of children and adolescents worldwide do not meet the recommended level of physical activity (PA), which is closely associated with physical, psychological, and cognitive well-being. Nowadays, the use of technologies to change PA is of interest due to the need for novel, more effective intervention...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： He Z,Wu H,Yu F,Fu J,Sun S,Huang T,Wang R,Chen D,Zhao G,Quan M

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, smartphone technology has become increasingly sophisticated and ubiquitous. Modern smartphones, now owned by more than three quarters of Canadians and 94% of millennials, perform an array of functions that are potentially useful in the health care context, such as tracking fitness data, enabling ...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Zawati MH,Lang M

更新日期：2019-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Novel methods of promoting self-monitoring and social support are needed to ensure long-term maintenance of behavior change. In this paper, we directly investigate the effects of group support in an exercise and nutrition program delivered by an mHealth application called Fittle. OBJECTIVE:Our first specifi...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Du H,Venkatakrishnan A,Youngblood GM,Ram A,Pirolli P

更新日期：2016-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Within the new digital health landscape, the rise of health apps creates novel prospects for health promotion. The market is saturated with apps that aim to increase physical activity (PA). Despite the wide distribution and popularity of PA apps, there are limited data on their effectiveness, user experience...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Bondaronek P,Alkhaldi G,Slee A,Hamilton FL,Murray E

更新日期：2018-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretrovirals (ARVs) are key in the management of HIV. Although no cure exists, ARVs help patients live healthy lives and prevent transmission to others. Adherence to complex regimens is paramount to outcomes and in avoiding the emergence of drug-resistant viruses. The goal of therapy is to reach an undete...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Lee SB,Valerius J

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation demands a lot from citizens, health care providers, and governmental institutions. Citizens need to cope with guidelines on social interaction, work, home isolation, and symptom recognition. Additionally, health care providers and policy makers have to cope with u...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Timmers T,Janssen L,Stohr J,Murk JL,Berrevoets MAH

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of consumer wearable health devices for fitness tracking has seen an upward trend across the globe. Previous studies have shown that trust is an important factor in the adoption and use of new technologies. However, little is known about the influence of organizational reputation and trust on the int...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Adebesin F,Mwalugha R

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have consistently shown that mobile and Web-based apps have positive impacts on people's daily lifestyles, health management, and disease treatment. As the development of medical and health informatization in China has evolved, different kinds of mobile-based apps for individuals and hospitals have b...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Zhang H,Zhang H,Wang X,Yang Z,Zhao Y

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health insurers and policymakers are trying to prevent and reduce cardiovascular diseases due to obesity. A smart belt that monitors activity and waist circumference is a new concept for conquering obesity and may be a promising new strategy for health insurers and policymakers. OBJECTIVE:This preliminary s...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Lee M,Shin J

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Telemonitoring has shown promise for alleviating the burden of heart failure on individuals and health systems. However, real-world implementation of sustained programs is rare. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation of a mobile phone-based telemonitoring program, which has...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Ware P,Ross HJ,Cafazzo JA,Laporte A,Gordon K,Seto E

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2017, the Supreme Court of India ruled that privacy is a fundamental right of every citizen. Although mobile phone apps have the potential to help people with noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes and mental illness, they often contain complex privacy policies, which consumers may not understand. Thi...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Powell AC,Singh P,Torous J

更新日期：2018-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the popularity of mobile phones, mobile apps have great potential for the management of diabetes, but the effectiveness of current diabetes apps for type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is poor. No study has explored the reasons for this deficiency from the users' perspective. OBJECTIVE:The aims of this stu...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Zhang Y,Li X,Luo S,Liu C,Liu F,Zhou Z

更新日期：2018-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many clinics, patients now have the option to make Web-based appointments but doing so according to their own judgment may lead to wrong registration and delayed medical services. We hypothesized that smartphone-based triage in outpatient services is superior to Web-based self-appointment registration gui...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Xie W,Cao X,Dong H,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent mental health issue among veterans. Access to PTSD treatment is influenced by geographic (ie, travel distance to facilities), temporal (ie, time delay between services), financial (ie, eligibility and cost of services), and cultural (ie, social stigma) barr...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Rodriguez-Paras C,Tippey K,Brown E,Sasangohar F,Creech S,Kum HC,Lawley M,Benzer JK

更新日期：2017-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of expectant parents and parents of young babies, with disruptions in health care provision and loss of social support. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown on this population through the lens of users ...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Rhodes A,Kheireddine S,Smith AD

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early identification of child emotional and behavioral concerns is essential for the prevention of mental health problems; however, few suitable child-reported screening measures are available. Digital tools offer an exciting opportunity for obtaining clinical information from the child's perspective. OBJEC...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： March S,Day J,Zieschank K,Ireland M

更新日期：2018-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many smartphone apps and wearables have been designed to improve physical activity, their rapidly evolving nature and complexity present challenges for evaluating their impact. Traditional methodologies, such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), can be slow. To keep pace with rapid technological ...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： McCallum C,Rooksby J,Gray CM

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding is proven to have lasting health benefits for both mothers and infants; however, 6-month exclusive breastfeeding rate remains below 20% in Thailand. Although the number of research literature and commercial apps for breastfeeding women is significantly growing, they are country-specific and res...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Wang CJ,Chaovalit P,Pongnumkul S

更新日期：2018-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral (ART) adherence among people living with HIV (PLWH) continues to be a challenge despite advances in HIV prevention and treatment. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are increasingly deployed as tools for ART adherence. However, little is known about the uptake and attitudes toward commercia...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Morano JP,Clauson K,Zhou Z,Escobar-Viera CG,Lieb S,Chen IK,Kirk D,Carter WM,Ruppal M,Cook RL

更新日期：2019-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the rapid proliferation of health interventions that employ digital tools, the evidence on the effectiveness of such approaches remains insufficient and of variable quality. To address gaps in the comprehensiveness and quality of reporting on the effectiveness of digital programs, the mHealth Technic...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Agarwal S,Lefevre AE,Labrique AB

更新日期：2017-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pakistan is the sixth most populous nation in the world and has an estimated 4 million stroke survivors. Most survivors are taken care of by community-based caregivers, and there are no inpatient rehabilitation facilities. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Kamal A,Khoja A,Usmani B,Magsi S,Malani A,Peera Z,Sattar S,Ahmed Akram M,Shahnawaz S,Zulfiqar M,Muqeet A,Zaidi F,Sayani S,Artani A,Azam I,Saleem S

更新日期：2020-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Daily monitoring of fetal and maternal conditions in complicated pregnancies leads to recurrent outpatient visits or (prolonged) hospitalization. Alternatives for hospital admissions include home-based monitoring with home visits by professionals or telemonitoring with self-measurements performed by pregnant...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： van den Heuvel JFM,Ayubi S,Franx A,Bekker MN

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that integrates digital information into the user's real-world environment. It offers a new approach for treatments and education in medicine. AR aids in surgery planning and patient treatment and helps explain complex medical situations to patients and their relatives....

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Eckert M,Volmerg JS,Friedrich CM

更新日期：2019-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Peru's urban communities, tobacco smoking generally starts during adolescence and smoking prevalence is highest among young adults. Each year, many attempt to quit, but access to smoking cessation programs is limited. Evidence-based text messaging smoking cessation programs are an alternative that has bee...

journal_title：JMIR mHealth and uHealth

authors： Blitchtein-Winicki D,Zevallos K,Samolski MR,Requena D,Velarde C,Briceño P,Piazza M,Ybarra ML

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00